Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) User Manual

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Device and data management
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice 
versa.
Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. 
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly 
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notification panel, and then tap USB for file transfer → Transferring media 
files
.
If the computer cannot recognise your device, tap 
Transferring images.
3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device’s data.
When the computer recognises your device, the device will appear in My PC.
4 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Updating the device
The device can be updated to the latest software.
Updating over the air
The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) 
service.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → About device → Download updates manually.
When you tap the Download updates automatically switch to activate it, updates 
will be downloaded when the device is connected to a  Wi-Fi network.   
						

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Updating with Smart Switch
Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart 
Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
4 If a software update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the device.
•	Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is 
updating.
•	While updating the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. 
Doing so may interfere with the update process. Before updating, disconnect all 
other media devices from the computer.
Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back 
up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to 
your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Samsung account and 
Accounts for more information.
Using a Samsung account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Samsung 
account, tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate them, and then 
tap 
BACK UP NOW.
To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the 
Auto back up switch to activate it.
To restore data using a Samsung account, tap 
Restore. Current data will be deleted from the 
device to restore the selected items.   
						

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Using a Google account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Google 
account, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap 
Backup account and select an account as 
the backup account.
To restore data using a Google account, tap the 
Automatic restore switch to activate it. When 
you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you 
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for 
more information.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → RESET 
DEVICE
 → ERASE EVERYTHING. The device automatically restarts.
Quick connect
Introduction
Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or TVs, using 
the Quick connect feature.
•	If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, 
activate its  Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth feature before launching 
Quick connect on 
your device.
•	Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the 
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Connecting to other devices
1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect.
The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically.
If Quick connect is not visible on the notification panel, tap  → EDIT and tap the 
Quick connect switch to activate it.
2 Tap Scan for nearby devices.
If there is no previously connected device, the device will automatically search for nearby 
devices.
3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.
The next steps may vary depending on the connected device.
To change your device’s visibility setting, tap 
MORE → Settings → Device visibility, and then 
select an option.
Sharing content
Share content with the connected devices.
1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Tap Scan for nearby devices.
3 Select a device from the list of detected devices.
4 Tap Share content and select a media category.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device.
The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.   
						

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Connecting to a TV
Connect your device and a TV to view the device’s content on the larger screen. You may be 
able to use more features depending on the connected TV.
1 Turn on the TV and place your device close to the TV.
2 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect → Scan for nearby devices.
3 Select the TV.
The list of features you can use with the TV appears.
4 Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the feature.
Available features may vary depending on the TV.
•	Smart View: View your device’s content on the TV screen. You may need to activate 
the Screen Mirroring feature on the TV depending on the TV you want to connect. If 
the TV does not support the Screen Mirroring feature, use compatible accessories to 
enable the feature. Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare Cast 
dongle.
•	TV to mobile device: Watch TV on your device’s screen. You can continue watching TV 
within the allowed connection range.
•	Control TV: Use your device as a remote control for the TV.
•	TV sound to mobile device: Listen to the sound via the device’s speaker while 
watching the TV. You can connect a headset to the device so that others do not hear 
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•	Briefing on TV: Set the TV to turn on automatically according to the preset time set 
on your device and to display the time, weather, and your schedule information on 
the screen. To use this feature, your device and the TV must be connected to the same 
access point.
•	Register TV / Deregister TV: Register the TV to your device to use additional features, 
such as 
Control TV and Briefing on TV.
•	Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the connection.
•	If the TV does not support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), you 
cannot view Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content on the TV.
Streaming content on the registered TV
If you register a TV to your device, you can more easily connect to the TV while playing 
content.
When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching content, the 
 icon 
will appear on the device. Tap the icon to stream the content from your device to your TV.
•	This feature is supported only by the device’s default gallery app.
•	When the registered TV is connected to an electric socket, you can use this feature 
even if the TV screen is turned off.   
						

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Sharing features
Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of 
sharing images.
You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.
1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
2 Select an image.
3 Tap Share and select a sharing method, such as Bluetooth and email.
You can also use the following options:
•	Simple sharing: Share content with your contacts. To use this feature, your phone 
number must be verified.
•	This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not 
support the feature, a link to the files will be sent to them via text message. The link 
will expire after a certain period.
•	Smart View: View your device’s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless 
connection.
•	Nearby sharing: Share content with nearby devices via  Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and 
more.
•	Print: Print content using the printer plug-ins installed on the device.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to share the image with others.
When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices. 
Tap the notification to view or download the image.   
						

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Emergency mode
Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some 
apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, 
send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap 
Emergency mode.
Add more apps to use.
Make an emergency call.
Remaining battery power and 
usage time left
Turn on the flash.
Make a call.Send your current location information in a message.
Browse the Internet.
Access additional options.
Sound alarms.
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.
Deactivating emergency mode
To deactivate emergency mode, tap MORE → Disable Emergency mode. Alternatively, press 
and hold the Power key, and then tap 
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Applications
Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Apps
Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung 
Galaxy devices.
Tap 
Samsung → Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap 
INSTALL. To purchase 
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap MORE → Settings → Auto update apps, 
and then select an option.
Play Store
Purchase and download apps.
Tap 
Play Store on the Apps screen.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap 
INSTALL. To purchase 
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap  → Settings → Auto-update apps, and 
then select an option.  
						

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Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The  icon appears on the apps that you can disable or 
uninstall. Select an app and tap 
DISABLE or OK. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or 
UNINSTALL.
•	DISABLE: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
•	UNINSTALL: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager →  → 
Disabled, select an app, and then tap ENABLE.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information 
on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to 
certain features or information. Tap 
ALLOW on the pop-up window to grant permissions to 
the app.
To view your app permission settings, open the Apps screen and tap 
Settings → 
Applications → Application manager. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can view the 
app’s permissions list and change its permissions.
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, open the Apps screen, 
tap 
Settings → Privacy and safety → App permissions. Select an item and tap the switches 
next to apps to grant permissions.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not 
function properly.